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My testicle is swelling up. What can be the reason?

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Hi doctor,

Since past 3 days my right testicle is swelling up day by day. I am not able to walk properly. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

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Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

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  • Your description of symptoms is suggestive of orchitis (inflammation of testis) or swelling of testicle. Or inguinal hernia on the right side of hydrocele.
  • If there is pain and redness, it is orchitis or if the swelling increases during coughing and reduces on lying down, it is likely to be a hernia.
  • If the swelling feels like a bag of water, it is likely to be hydrocele.
  • In all three cases, it is advisable that you see a surgeon soon. Even though, you feel it is not urgent, it could turn into emergency if it gets complicated.
  • It is a common problem and there is nothing to be shy about. The surgeon will be able to help you in all cases. Take care.

For further queries consult a sexologist online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 16, 2016
Reviewed At April 21, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas is a Psychiatrist with 19 years' expertise in Psychotherapy, Sexology, Counselling, and Sleep Medicine. He holds an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2004) and his D.P.M from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai (2008). Dr. Shriniwas specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders, assessing patients for comprehensive care at Mind Care Peace Centre, Jalna, Maharashtra.

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